Thursday, 13 March 2014

Guest Post - Should Your Child Play Classic Games?

If you have been
a gaming enthusiast, you will have noticed how the gaming industry has evolved
in the past few years. However, most
enthusiasts still have a soft spot for classic games, and wish to introduce
their kids or nephews to them - not only because you want to introduce them to
the games that you played as a youngster, but also because you know how these
games did, in fact, both change and educate you.

Games such as
Spacewar and Mario Bros may not be played as much as Angry Birds and Minecraft
these days. Games like NHL '94, Sim City
and Civilization may not be appreciated by kids today as they don't have high
definition graphics etc. But I feel that
they should – indeed, must - be introduced to today’s
children to aid their overall development.

Confused? Read on…

The older games taught
one most important qualities anyone can learn - patience. Gamers today get easily annoyed if it takes
them a long time to finish a game or complete a level. On the other hand classic games, despite often
being very difficult, are also so engaging that players are not so impatient. The other thing that classic games often teach
is problem-solving. These games help
children (and indeed adults) to think logically, and often to process large
amounts of data.

Classic games
also frequently place a large importance on strategy. You need to set a goal and try with all your
might to achieve it. Players get an
instant feedback on the decisions they made, and they quickly learn their own
weaknesses and strengths.

If you are
looking for classic video games but worried about their cost, then one way to
reduce the cost is by using coupon sites. One such site is Couponchill.com where you can
find discount codes to buy classic video games for affordable prices. This is an excellent opportunity to introduce
your children to the games that you grew up playing and enjoying – and of course
you can relive your childhood as you show them how to play them!